More than 80 percent of consumers said that energy — not water or time — is most important to them when it comes to appliance efficiency, and almost 60 percent understand what high efficiency (HE) means with regards to laundry appliances, according to a recent Whirlpool Corporation survey...

Cleaning up an oil stain in your driveway forces most people to use noxious chemicals that only make the problem worse. Oil Gone Easy – a natural, bio-remediation product is now available by the quart for homeowners to safely clean oil-stained driveways, concrete, garages, and even soil. Oil Gone...

Whether it’s out of concern for the environment or for a desire to live a more natural lifestyle, more people are making green decisions for their homes. In Gallup’s annual Environmental Poll (2008), 28 percent of Americans said they’ve made major changes to their lives to protect the...

During economical shake-ups, author Cal Orey predicts her new mass market books that praise ancient remedies such as olive oil and vinegar (part of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet and lifestyle) will be the cheap ticket to good health and good spirits. Orey, a health-nutrition journalist, believes...

Clean up on these dishwashing tips and save a considerable amount of energy. A lot depends on the machine you have and the way you operate it, for example: Use energy-saving cycles whenever possible. Don’t pre-rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Pre-rinsing can waste 20 gallons of...